It was a Women's Day surprise from the apartment association, for residents of each flat in the complex. A very heartwarming and thoughtful gesture.
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Women, once considered very different from men and therefore segregated, relegated and sidelined, have come a long way, though there is quite a distance still to traverse.
The gender barrier, once very thick and inflexible, has blurred quite a lot, though it hasn't vanished altogether.
A person's gender was once a significant determinant, but that's no longer the case. In many situations, it doesn't matter whether a person is a man or a woman.
This day, March 8, the International Women's Day, celebrates the achievements of women, the triumph of their individuality and abilities over gender stereotyping.
This is not to say it's all hunky-dory for women. The day is also a reminder of new issues that have come in the wake of the evolution.
We have many situations, wherein gender doesn't matter, but at the same time, it does matter too.
It might be a 'unisex world', where men and women work, play and live together, but women need their space. The key is one's ability to recognise and respect a person's individuality, of which gender is an important component.
To all the women out there, go out, enjoy! The world is yours!
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteand Namaskaram, Pradeep. Thank you for visiting my blogs and leaving such lovely comments! This was certainly a lovely surprise from your residents association - particularly for your wife! Sending good wishes from here to there, YAM xx
Namaskaram, Yamini,
DeleteThank you for dropping by, for your kind words, and for sharing your thoughts.
Thank you, for your good wishes.
Take care!
A well written and topical post.This day is a strong reminder that we have still miles to go to empower the women,not the urban educated class but the vast millions in the moffusil towns and rural villages, with political,economic and social power.
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DeleteFinally, I get to read your comments! I really have no clue why your comments to my earlier posts never appeared.
You are right. With education and awareness, things will change for the better. There are many women who have blazed a trail of success. They are great role models and inspiration for not just other women, but men too!
Good to know about the nice gesture by your apartment association. Equality is the need of the day!
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Indeed, Rajesh. It was a pleasant surprise for all of us!
DeleteHi Pradeep - yes what a wonderful surprise for you and your wife particularly. Great you've written up on women for today - we've achieved so much ... and we are becoming more and more recognised and remembered for achieving - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary - Yes, it was a great surprise.
DeleteVery nice of your apartment association celebrating Women's Day in this fashion.
ReplyDeleteYup. Women's Day. Uh huh.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know we were supposed to give plants for Women's Day lol.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gesture. Gifts are so nice.
ReplyDeleteWe in the United States take so much for granted. It is politically incorrect to state that men and women are different. But our skills are meant to be complementary. And I like that. Best wishes!
Hi Darla, Men and women are made differently, though that doesn't mean one can't do what the other can. However, many other attributes, as you right said, are indeed complementary.
DeleteAustralian women have a very fair and equal life these days. I love being a woman and have never felt "less" because of my gender. I loved your apartment association giving a little gift and recognition to all the women living there. It's always nice to acknowledge the contribution women (and men) make in these days of unrest and uncertainty. And such a nice positive start to the day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with us at MLSTL and I've shared on my SM 😊
Hi Leanne: It was indeed a very heartwarming gesture. Thanks for dropping by and for the comments.
DeleteWhat a lovely surprise and great to see recognition of women. Thanks for sharing with us at #MLSTL.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue: Thanks. Gone are the days when women were left on the fringes and only the men were counted. Times have changed, and changed for the better.
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